Portland Police Investigate Homicide

On March 20, 2004, just after 2:00 a.m., Portland police responded to an assault call at Helena's Place, in the 500 block of NE Columbia Blvd. Upon arrival officers determined that a 34-year-old man had been stabbed. The man was transported to Oregon Health and Science University Hospital by ambulance where he later died.

Portland police homicide detectives are conducting an investigation. No arrests have been made.

The medical examiner will conduct an autopsy.

The identity of the victim has not been released pending notification of next of kin.